Boris Johnson warns of “critical moment” as death rises and pressure grows on NHS – BBC News

The UK is at a “critical moment” in the fight against Coronavirus, according to Boris Johnson. He warned that he would not hesitate to implement further measures if necessary. The government’s top scientific adviser has warned that cases of hospitalizations and intensive care are going “the wrong way”, with the number of reported infections reaching 7,000 on the second day in a row. The government has renewed its exceptional powers under the Coronavirus Act in March, but would only vote “whenever possible” on the proposed new regulations after a parliamentary mandate. The Speaker of Parliament warned the government against treating Parliament with “contempt”. Huw Edwards presents at BBC News Ten political editor Laura Kuenssberg, health editor Hugh Pym and Alex Forsyth reports from Warwickshire. Please subscribe HERE .

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